Intersections
A Human Atlas · A Human Atlas & Rethink Audio
Show overview
Intersections has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 32 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 35 min and 45 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. Published by A Human Atlas & Rethink Audio.
From the publisher
Los Angeles: A city of extraordinary diversity built from dreams in the deserts of Southern California - witness the City of Angels through the extraordinary narratives of one hundred of its most important voices, all nominated by Angelenos. Intersections was created for the Human Atlas platform by Marcus Lyon to preserve the untold stories of LA. Narrated by Martha Gonzalez, sound design by Sarah Myles, with original music by Brian Eno, Yulissa Maqueos, Sandino Gonzalez Flores, Rudy Ortega Jr. and Rabeya Sen.
Latest Episodes
View all 32 episodes10 SERVICE - We are all responsible
09 - MIND - Be the law and love at the same time
08 INSIGHT - Add to Collective Knowledge
DUTY - It cannot be done alone
BELIEF - None of us is as strong as all of us
HEALTH - Take an idea all the way
SPACE - Reclaim what America means
TOUCH - I am not who I thought I was, but I am exactly who I need to be
TECH - Innovation happens at the edge of unreasonableness
VOICE - Believe in the whole story, from the beginning to the end
S2 Ep 1010 KEYSTONE - We create humanity
Faith in action… how does faith in our communities, in our collaborative humanity fashion a new future full of hope and love. Featuring: Father Gregory J. Boyle, Johneric Odono Concordia, Thanh Huynh Neville, Michelle Kaori Hanabusa, Joseph Tomás McKeller, Aviril 'Apple' Sepulveda, Teresa de Jesus Roman Rosales, Rev. Stephanie Pafenberg Jaeger, Steve Sungin Kang and Ofelia Rivera Esparza.
S2 Ep 909 PATHFINDER – We are all one family
Storytelling… through art, comedy, words and filmmaking… witness the narratives of those driving change in Los Angeles through creativity and performance. Featuring: Ben R. Caldwell, Barbara Carrasco, George Cantu Rodriguez, Melanie Curtis – Andrews, Sesshu Foster, Salomón Huerta, Roger Q. Mason, Kristina Wong, Lucía Torres and Adelaida 'Addy' Gonzalez.
S2 Ep 808 EYEWITNESS - We are all on a quest to find connection
Witness journeys to find alternative answers that solve the issues of our time, finding inspirational solutions that align with the idea of life as a process of wonder and joy. Featuring: Cheech Marin, Godfrey Santos Plata, Jane Nguyen, Bamby Salcedo, Jose 'Che' Ramirez, Jewel Thais-Williams, Claudia E. Moreno Santana, Carlos M. Montes, Irene Fernandez Tovar and Louis Tse.
S2 Ep 707 LIGHTHOUSE – We have it in us, it is in our blood
We can all be beacons of light… understanding our pasts, creating sanctuaries, building families, making creative spaces, challenging systems… listen to stories about how we can build a healthier society. Featuring: Barnaby Murff, Amerylus 'Ms. Ann' Cooper, Betty Avila, Dr. Rudy John Ortega Jr., Bruce Saito, Eva Garcia Barrera, Odilia Romero Yego, Father Richard Estrada, Melissa De La Paz Acedera and Betty J. LaMarr.
S2 Ep 606 GROUNDSOURCE - We are living in our children's past
What steps do we need to make to overcome serious obstacles and achieve meaningful impact? Super grounded in LA, these Angelenos use the city as a source of inspiration to go beyond the limitations set by society and circumstance. Featuring: Jamal James Hill, Scarlett Paulina De Leon, Miguel Angel Luna Ruiz, Laleña Arenas Vellanoweth, Barney Antonio Santos, Natalie Mitsue Nakase, John Jones III, Rosa Maria Miranda Gonzalez and Kristin M. Crowley.
S2 Ep 505 BRIDGESPAN - We make it work for everyone
A journey to belong, bridging the gap… joining people, places & ideas… Angelenos share their thoughts on the past, present and future and how to break out of current paradigms… Featuring: Veronica Terriquez, Jeff Lefkovitz, Althea Ford, Glen Creason, Erin Stone, Joyce Rivera Javier, Romel Pascual, Jane Margolis, Eric Masaya Nakamura, Janette Robinson Flint and Tony Brown.
S2 Ep 404 FORESIGHT - We created it, we made it blossom
How do we see past the horizon and visualise a new world… Foresight maps voices from LA who seek alternative ways to face up to the most challenging issues of our time and build anew. Featuring: Dolores Palacio, Harry Gamboa Jr., Corissa Patrice Hernandez, Steve Ernesto Avalos, Joan Ling, Hugo F. Romero, Marianne Diaz, Mel Tillekaratne, Patrisse Maire Cullors-Brignac and Eric Nazarian.
S2 Ep 303 SKYLINE – We are all trying to figure out our true north
We don't do any of this alone: creating space to thrive and build an equitable society requires all of us… Youth voices speak out on their vision of the future, defining a truly positive landscape of community and kindness. Featuring: Pierre Ivan Arreola, Genesis Marie Butler, Prophet Walker, Denae Randeen Joseph, Bryant Etinosa Efechidi Odega, Paula Andrea Torrado Plazas, Marco Antonio Vargas, Garret Underwood, Nalleli Cobo-Uriarte and Zeinab 'Sade' Elhawary.
S2 Ep 202 HEARTBEAT – We need to recreate, relearn and build anew
Voice… to sing, to play, to be heard… Heartbeat witnesses the creative energy that underpins the City of Angels through the spoken word of a cohort of key figures working in music, poetry and social change. Featuring: Martha Elvira Gonzalez, Luis J Rodriguez, Janet Martinez, Sandino Gonzalez-Flores, Yulissa Maqueos, Vanessa Ochoa, Rudy Espinoza, Alice Bag, Angelica Salas and Rabeya Sen.
S2 Ep 101 BIRTHPLACE - We make this our home
Stories of wisdom and vision in a time of existential change in urban America… Birthplace explores the origin stories of those who have created foundational change in Los Angeles and beyond. Featuring: Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., Pete White, Susan Michi Minato, Stewart Kwoh, Chancee Martorell, Elba A. Serrano, Alfred Lomas, Manjusha Prakash Kulkani, Alberto Retana and Dolores Huerta.